Aircraft
Boeing BBJ 1 (737-700)
The Boeing BBJ 1 (737-700) is a vip airliner with up to 25 seats and 11,600 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
- Seats
- 25
- Range
- 11,600 km
- Cruise
- 850 km/h
- Hourly
- $12,000
About this aircraft
The BBJ 1 is Boeing's classic Business Jet on the 737-700—auxiliary fuel and VIP interiors that defined the modern VIP airliner category for private and government operators.
It remains widely recognized for intercontinental private travel with airline-common 737 support. Cabins typically include lounge, office, and bedroom zones rather than airline seating density.
The original BBJ many brokers still mean by default when a client asks for a Boeing Business Jet narrowbody jet.
Performance
- Category
- VIP Airliner
- Range
- 11,600 km
- Cruise speed
- 850 km/h
- Max speed
- 876 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 2,050 m
- Landing runway
- 1,800 m
- ICAO type
- B737
Cabin
- Seats
- 25
- Height
- 2.16 m
- Width
- 3.53 m
- Length
- 24.13 m
- Cabin area
- 221.1 m²
- Baggage
- 25.0 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 12,000
- Fuel burn
- 850 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 5,100
- Manufacturer
- Boeing
Best missions
- Classic BBJ1 intercontinental VIP trips
- Multi-zone 737 corporate jet travel
- BBJ1 specialized empty legs
Sources
- Boeing Business JetsBoeing
- BBJ overviewWikipedia
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FAQ
What is the range of the Boeing BBJ 1 (737-700)?
The Boeing BBJ 1 (737-700) has a published maximum range of 11,600 km.
How many passengers does the Boeing BBJ 1 (737-700) seat?
The Boeing BBJ 1 (737-700) is configured for up to 25 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Boeing BBJ 1 (737-700)?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Boeing BBJ 1 (737-700) operating cost near USD 12,000 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Boeing BBJ 1 (737-700) burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Boeing BBJ 1 (737-700) is about 850 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Boeing BBJ 1 (737-700) need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Boeing BBJ 1 (737-700) is about 2,050 m.
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